OpenRoads Designer corridor objects generate content in both a 2D plan model as well as a 3D model. To simplify management of content displayed in the 2D model, ORD only generates 2D graphics for the uppermost point from templates that have points arranged in a vertical line. Occasionally, there is a desire to visualize a different a different point in the 2D model, like the edge of pavement or shoulder under a barrier. This case is illustrated in the image below, where a point exists at the edge of shoulder just below the barrier. We want to see a linear feature generated in the 2D model representing the edge of shoulder; however, the software will not generate the linear feature because points exist above it in the template.

In the 2D model, we see there is a linear feature for the edge of pavement, but not the edge of shoulder.

As noted, ORD will not display a linear feature in the 2D model for a point that exists below other template points. Fortunately, ORD filters the points evaluated for display in the 3D model based on those used in the corridor’s Top Mesh. Therefore, the simple solution to address this issue is to change the Exclude From Top/Bottom Mesh toggle in the Component Properties for the component above the point. In this case, we want to change the properties for the barrier component.

Also, verify that the Feature Definition assigned to the template point has the Create Template Geometry toggle set to True.

If we open the Component Properties for the barrier, we see that the Exclude From Top/Bottom Mesh is toggled off.

When this is toggled on, ORD will not include this component in the Top Mesh and these points will be excluded from consideration in the 2D model.

After the corridor re-processes, the edge of shoulder will be displayed in the 2D model.